Research Assistant Job at Addison Group, Washington DC

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  • Addison Group
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Industry: Research & Evaluation

Pay: $25–$30/hour

Employment Type: Contract (2–3 months)

Hours: 25 hours/week

Background Check: Required

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring a Research Assistant on behalf of our client, a respected organization advancing health research and policy initiatives. This position supports ongoing research and evaluation efforts through data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Job Description:

The Research Assistant will provide hands-on support for multiple research projects, contributing to data analysis, literature reviews, and report development. This role is ideal for someone with a foundational background in research methods, statistical tools, and an interest in public health or policy-driven work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with data collection through surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
  • Conduct data cleaning and quality checks to ensure integrity.
  • Use STATA to run statistical analyses and manage datasets.
  • Support literature reviews and summarize academic and policy research.
  • Develop research reports, data visualizations, and executive summaries.
  • Help manage project timelines and coordinate research activities.
  • Provide general analytical and administrative support to research teams.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience: 1–3 years in a research, evaluation, or data analysis role.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in STATA and nVivo (required).
    • Ability to calculate descriptive statistics, cross-tabs, and confidence intervals.
    • Familiarity with Qualtrics or similar web-based survey tools.
    • Comfortable using Excel, Word, and other office software.
  • Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable working independently.

Perks:

  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • Work with a collaborative and mission-driven research team.
  • Gain hands-on experience in applied health and policy research.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Flexible hours,

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